Jennifer took Courtney in today to visit with Dr. Doyle for her cardiology post-op appointment. They did an x-ray, echocardiogram, EKG, and clinically observed her.
Her gradient pressures are down in the 20 - 30 range, which is normal. Those numbers being well over 100 is what led to this last surgery because that meant the valve was not working properly. Even when they did the catherization procedure in 2006 to make the valve more pliable, her gradient pressures were still in the 70 - 90 range. She has also finally grown to where her heart is now the right size for her. Dr. Doyle said that her heart has never been as healthy as it is right now. We are not used to hearing that with Courtney so it is definitely a blessing.
We still can't pick her up under her arms until next Tuesday (6 weeks after the surgery) and will still be under "limited" activity like shooting a basketball until then also. After Jan 22, she should be able to resume her normal routine - starting slowly and building from there. Otherwise, Dr. Doyle thought she looks great and is doing really well. She wanted to go to a mall to get a High School Musical 2 calendar, so Jennifer took her to Opry Mills for the calendar, lunch, and ride on the merry go round. She was trying to make the most of her day out since it has been a few weeks since she has had that much activity.
Courtney's post-op appt with Dr. Drinkwater [the surgeon] was rescheduled for next Monday. Hopefully, Courtney will be able to return to school on Tuesday, the 22nd.
On the Kelsey news front, she was allowed to play the last 2 minutes of each quarter (and OT) in the basketball game against Harpeth Hall last night. Other than feeling a little weak and tired from not practicing in awhile, she was able to play without complications other than a small headache. They play again this Friday and the trainer will have to see her at practice to determine if she is okay to play more minutes from this point forward.
I will update again next week after Courtney's next doctor appointment.
Thank you for your continued prayer support and thank you to the Franklins for our meal last night. Please keep Jack Weber in your prayers as he recovers from triple bypass this week.
Randy
2 comments:
Good news on both fronts. I will continue to pray for complete healing for both of your girls.
Praise God! Randy, I am happy to hear that Kelsey's condition is controllable and without pharmaceutical and surgical intervention, and that Courtney has progressed so well. Those are two things we've all prayed for as well as physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort for you and Jennifer--the best parents your two girls could ever have. Thank you again for sharing your news and allowing us the privilege of praying for you and yours. Have a glorious 2008. Sheila
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